September 2021
The Art of Storytelling with Kurt Mullen – via ZOOM
This class is being offered via ZOOM With Kurt you can learn to craft and tell the powerful, funny, and impactful tales you hear on The Moth and other popular true-story podcasts. Kurt loves storytelling, lives to share his enthusiasm for it, and knows that anyone can learn these skills. Kurt Mullen is a storyteller, writer, and teacher. Two of his stories have been featured on PBS’s Stories from the Stage. His long-form story, “You Don’t Know Jack,” recorded live in Burlington, VT, can be…
Find out more »Improv Classes – via ZOOM, with Charles Van Eman
*Become a better listener (to others and to your own ideas!)*Learn to access your playful nature!*Find your funny!*Brush up on Improv skills and meet new people in your community! Improv Chops- We will cover the basic “rules” of improv such as listening, Yes-Anding, and finding truth in comedy through a series of improv games and exercises over 5 weeks. We will explore the two-person scene. This course will culminate in a performance open to the public! Charles Van Eman brings…
Find out more »Ongoing Cold Reading Classes with Marc Clopton
Marc’s Cold Reading Classes are back! That’s right, St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport was kind enough to give us space for indoor classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Just like before, all you need is your willingness to do a cold reading from one of the scenes Marc has chosen – and have a good time. You’ll also need to have proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID19 and a wear mask, if St. Paul’s pandemic protocol requires one.…
Find out more »Evening Scene Study Class with Charles Van Eman – LIVE
Please note that we have changed this course to a LIVE venue. (no longer ZOOM) A Scene Study class with Charles Van Eman is one of the most rewarding theatrical experiences this side of participating in a full-on play. With his guidance, you’ll analyze a script, develop your character, and work with props. And, at the end of the six-week course, you will perform your scene for an audience. If your love of acting is just blossoming, you’ll learn skills,…
Find out more »October 2021
Ongoing Cold Reading Classes with Marc Clopton
Marc’s Cold Reading Classes are back! That’s right, St. Paul’s Church in Newburyport was kind enough to give us space for indoor classes on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Just like before, all you need is your willingness to do a cold reading from one of the scenes Marc has chosen – and have a good time. You’ll also need to have proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID19 and a wear mask, if St. Paul’s pandemic protocol requires one.…
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